Which electron transfer describes the reaction between aluminium and oxygen
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Problem
Which electron transfer describes the reaction between aluminium and oxygen? 4Al(s)+3O2(g)→2Al2O3(s)
(1) Each Al atom loses two electrons.
(2) Each Al atom loses three electrons.
(3) Each O atom loses two electrons.
(4) Each O atom loses three electrons.